Abstract
BackgroundHead and neck lesions, which are predominantly benign, were widely reported. Some of these tumors are potentially neoplastic and others are non-neoplastic. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the clinicopathological features of patients nominated for head and neck biopsies.MethodologyIn this study, data regarding head and neck biopsies were retrieved from the Department of Pathology at King Khalid Hospital, Hai'l, Northern Saudi Arabia. Data referring to head and neck biopsies of patients who were diagnosed during the period from January 2018 to December 2018 were included.ResultsThe initial clinical presentations were stated for 50/64 (78.1%) head and neck lesions, 12/64 (18.8%) head and neck cysts, 1/64 (1.6%) keloid, and 1/64 (1.6%) ischemia. With regard to the biopsy's site, most were taken from the nose followed by oral cavity, scalp, ear, face, and eye, constituting 19/64 (29.7%), 15/64 (23.4%), 9/64 (14.1%), 5/65 (7.8%), 4/64 (6.2%), and 3/64 (4.7%), respectively.ConclusionHead and neck benign lesions, predominantly inflammatory lesions, are common in Northern Saudi Arabia. Accurate identification of these lesions is important during histopathological diagnosis, as some have pathological features that mimic some potentially neoplastic lesions.
Highlights
Head and neck cancers (HNCs) represent a group of heterogeneous malignancies that are responsible for diverse cancer-related morbidities and mortalities worldwide
With regard to the biopsy's site, most were taken from the nose followed by oral cavity, scalp, ear, face, and eye, constituting 19/64 (29.7%), 15/64 (23.4%), 9/64 (14.1%), 5/65 (7.8%), 4/64 (6.2%), and 3/64 (4.7%), respectively
There is an increasing incidence of HNCs, which is attributed to the prevalent existence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) subtypes, besides the consumption of tobacco and alcohol in numerous communities [2,3]
Summary
Head and neck cancers (HNCs) represent a group of heterogeneous malignancies that are responsible for diverse cancer-related morbidities and mortalities worldwide. These cancers are related to numerous exposures to specific etiological factors, which usually determine the pattern of subsequent prognosis [1]. Many benign head and neck lesions were widely reported. Some of these tumors are potentially neoplastic and others are non-neoplastic [4,5]. Head and neck lesions, which are predominantly benign, were widely reported. Some of these tumors are potentially neoplastic and others are non-neoplastic. This study aimed to assess the clinicopathological features of patients nominated for head and neck biopsies
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